Instruction manual

ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES
CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
WARNING! This Big Game product(s) was designed for installation on trees with a minimum
diameter of nine (9) inches. DO NOT use your Big Game product(s) on trees with trunk diameters
that do not meet this minimum diameter requirement. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A minimum of three (3) adults is required to install and/or remove a ladder (climbing
system) or ladderstand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The criss-cross straps and stabilization devices must be attached before attempting to
climb to the seating/standing platforms. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! When installing a ladderstand, always apply weight on the first rung to set the ladder
firmly into the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Check the ground under ladderstands and climbing systems to make sure it is firm and
level. Sloping ground or uneven surfaces (one side on a rock) can cause the ladder to tilt or shift off
the tree as you climb. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS maintain three-point contact when climbing up/down a tree when using climbing
aids. Proper three-point contact means having either two feet with one hand or one foot with two hands
on the step portion of the climbing aids at all times when climbing up or down. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS lean forward as you climb and attach your harness to the tree before securing
the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
Should you have any questions about the assembly, installation or use of this product,
or any other product, please do not hesitate to call one of our customer service
representatives at 800-268-5077 and they will answer all questions you may have
about any of the complete line of products.
To activate your product’s warranty, a registration card can be found on page 71 and must
be completed and returned to the manufacturer within 30 days of purchase. Be sure
to keep a copy of this for your records.
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
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This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s
“Standard Practice forTreestand Instructions;TMS 04-98 Revision G."